Fragrance comparison

Lonestar vs Only The Brave Music Animation

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #33,153 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave Music Animation

Diesel

4.0428 votes

Rank #38,095 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lonestar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Only The Brave Music Animation
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lonestar3/4

Only The Brave Music Animation1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lonestar
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Music Animation
Value for money: Lonestar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lonestar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

LonestarJuvena

Only The Brave Music AnimationDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

4.04/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

25%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageOnly The Brave Music Animation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

amber100%

leather88%

citrus77%

woody65%

powdery53%

violet42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium

Base

Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather

Top30 to 45 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletVirginia CedarCoriander

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumBenzoinStyrax

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Music Animation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring73

Summer100

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,095

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLonestarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lonestar by Juvena is an oriental fougere that balances herbal top notes with a warm, resinous undercurrent. Cypress and basil introduce a dry greenness, while castoreum and leather ground the blend in a masculine, retro style. It suits collectors seeking a clean yet animalic contrast.

Reviews →

Only The Brave Music Animation by Diesel delivers an energetic contrast between crisp citrus brightness and resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon paired with juicy mandarin orange. As the initial citrus settles, a powdery violet leaf tone emerges alongside dry Virginia cedar and herbal co…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lonestar or Only The Brave Music Animation?

Lonestar takes 3 of 4 categories. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Only The Brave Music Animation is rated 4.04/5 from 28 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Only The Brave Music Animation for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Only The Brave Music Animation?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Only The Brave Music Animation 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Only The Brave Music Animation?

Only The Brave Music Animation projects furthest (Only The Brave Music Animation 60/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Only The Brave Music Animation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and French labdanum.

Is Lonestar or Only The Brave Music Animation better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear; Only The Brave Music Animation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lonestar and Only The Brave Music Animation?

Lonestar has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, oak moss, Olibanum and Benzoin. Only The Brave Music Animation has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Benzoin.